We are taking a short publishing pause in early July to give the staff a chance to rest and reset. We’ll be back with more big-swing stories on July 15, and in the meantime, we’ll be re-sending some of our favorite stories so far this year that you may have missed. Summer is the perfect […]
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Shibumi: Throwing Shade Since 2016
A North Carolina company’s plans for coastal dominance. Plus, an effort to return items plundered during World War II.
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The Wrong Side of Forever
Cape Fear region residents worry PFAS rules don’t go far enough. Plus, a police shooting in Cherokee County raises questions.
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How Jewish Democrats Are Navigating 2024
How Josh Stein and other Jewish politicians are navigating in 2024, plus a new chancellor for N.C. A&T University.
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Big Wheel Keep on Turning
A road trip along one of the state’s oldest highways, plus what it’s like to parent from North Carolina’s death row.
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Nothing to See Here
North Carolina lawmakers gave themselves the ability to sell, destroy, and disclose records as they see fit.
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Turning On a Dime
Food festivals have tried to correct for exploitation and elitism, but financial woes are harder to surmount.
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Why I Left Teaching
Lisa Williams taught for more than two decades. Now she’s not going back. Plus, our new podcast looks at the healing powers of Pinehurst.
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The Most Magical Place in North Carolina
Disney’s new project in Chatham County could add to tensions over population growth, infrastructure, and the environment.
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A Conservative Paper Looks Ahead
Plus, what happens when a town’s entire staff quits?
